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The main purpose of this research is to indicate the positive effect of the involvement of local female entrepreneurs in career education on the vitalization of local communities. Recently, self-efficacy has been attracting academic and practical attentions as one of the determining factors in career development planning for women. With low self-efficacy, women are more likely to be indecisive and negative toward themselves. On the other hand, high self-efficacy encourages women to take a proactive stance and to pursue a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment in their career. It is expected that career education based on interactions would improve self-efficacy. This research particularly pays close attention to the roles of local female entrepreneurs as mentors in interactive career education. The results of a survey showed the positive effect of such interactive lectures on students’ self-efficacy.
